As Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a revised 2025-26 budget Wednesday, he blamed a “Trump slump” from President Donald Trump’s tariffs and other economic moves as the major factor in increasing the ...

The governor’s rejection of Mayor Karen Bass’ pleas for state aid came as he discussed the state’s own economic woes. The ...

With President Donald Trump's tariffs wreaking havoc on California’s economy and health costs rising, state leaders will have to make tough cuts ...

Money for more year-round firefighters and increased pay for inmate firefighters could hinge on state’s fiscal health.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to cut nearly $767 million in state worker salaries and wages as part of his revised budget plan, sparking growing opposition from public employee ...

The sole reason for the reduction is more limited/fewer resources than projected in the January budget,” said H.D. Palmer, a ...

Metro's finance, budget and audit committee approved a $9.4-billion budget. Transit agency leaders warned of a future funding ...

The budget plan Newsom unveiled yesterday not only includes deep cuts to Medi-Cal and Planned Parenthood — it also sweeps ...